Events

Guitar Museum of New England: Meet the Curator

The Guitar Museum of New England this spring will preview artisanal instruments from its collection and plans for its construction in West Concord during a series of Open House events with founding curator Wilson Schunemann.

At the Museum’s temporary pop-up space at 129 Commonwealth Ave, visitors will have the opportunity to view a ‘sneak peek’ exhibit of stunning, hand-crafted guitars by top luthiers from the museum’s core collection – and to see the architectural plans and animations of the building that will house the future Guitar Museum of New England! Schunemann will be on-hand to discuss the Museum’s origins and inspirations, the plans and features for the permanent Museum to be built nearby at 74 Commonwealth Avenue, and some of the exciting concerts and collaborations with major artists coming up while awaiting the Museum’s construction.

Entry is free. These Open Houses are part of the Hidden Treasures Festival of Nature, Culture & History, sponsored by Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area.

Hidden Gems from Guitar Museum of New England with Pocket Square

Special spring special pop-up exhibition and events series previewing the design, approach and exhibitions of the future Guitar Museum of New England in West Concord, the first and only permanently installed museum in the Americas exclusively dedicated to the guitar and find luthier craft.

Events range from master luthier and curator talks, musical performances, examples drawn from several distinctive guitar collections, and architectural and animated renderings of the future museum building.

Space is limited for some events and require RSVP online. Updates and event registration available at GuitarMuseum.org/events

DATES & TIMES
May 2 | 6:30 – 8 PM— Celtic harp performed by Jaimee Joroff
May 9 | 6:30 – 8 PM — Hidden Gems opening reception with live music by the Goodwin String Thing
May 16 | 4 – 8 PM — Meet the Curator with Wilson Schünemann
May 23 | 6:30 – 8 PM —Hidden Gems with live music by Pocket Square

LOCATION: Guitar Museum of New England, 129 Commonwealth Avenue, West Concord, MA 01742

ACCESS: Building is not wheelchair accessible but inquire about portable ramp accommodation.